NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MODEL FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH DEVIANT BEHAVIOR IN THE CONDITIONS OF UZBEKISTAN: THEORETICALMETHODOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS AND PILOT RESULTS

Abstract

The article analyzes the theoretical, legal and institutional foundations for shaping a national social work model for working with children with deviant behavior in the conditions of Uzbekistan. The aim of the study is to scientifically substantiate a child- and family-centered model that unites prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation and monitoring within a single case-management system. Within a mixed-methods framework, the study draws on content analysis of normative-legal documents and scientific sources, a comparative study of international experience, a questionnaire survey (n=550), in-depth interviews (n=80), and the results of pilot monitoring carried out in five territorial units. The analysis showed the need to strengthen inter-agency information exchange, early identification, family services and outcome-evaluation mechanisms within the current system. The proposed model is based on coordinated cooperation among "child–family–school–mahalla–Inson Center–territorial agencies." Pilot indicators show a downward trend in deviant behavior and school truancy cases, alongside an upward trend in help-seeking for psychological support, parental involvement, social activity and academic performance. The scientific novelty of the article lies in proposing a four-stage model that integrates national institutions with modern social work technologies, together with evaluation indicators and implementation mechanisms.